Long range-10/22

Check out the results for the rimfire match at TCRC- 10/22 show up there occasionally and shoot to 300. With the comeup needed for 300, I have a feeling that anything past that is going to resemble mortar fire more than any sort of aimed shooting.
 
delta1 said:
Is anyone on the board shooting their 10/22 with Kidd barrels or other Kidd parts? I am interested in the 10/22 at extended ranges 100-500 yards.
How good are the barrels?
How good are the bolt and trigger groups?
How accurate is your rifle and at what ranges?
Regards
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Kidd is about as good as it gets....
After that..the equipment is only as good as the shooter. ;) :sniper:


rimfiremac said:
I have a feeling that anything past that is going to resemble mortar fire more than any sort of aimed shooting.
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LOL!!!! ha:

How true!!
 
We regularly have 300 yard rimfire competitions at TCRC (near Kitchener, Ontario).
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=488108

If you follow the link, there are results and some groups posted off-site.

I would strongly recommend building off of a receiver that doesn't have a fixed rail. 10/22s often have downward sloping barrels and the adjustable V-blocks don't provide nearly enough compensation in most cases. EGW will re-machine their bases to whatever MOA can't you want for a $20 fee. I ordered one with a 60 MOA cant, which gets me to 300 yards with my Falcon 4-14FFP, but still allows me to zero at 25 yards. The best thing to do is figure out how much MOA you actually need using the factory rail before ordering a custom canted one.

Long range with a semi gets tricky because the action cycling causes some vertical stringing, especially in cold weather. Ammo selection becomes really important.
 
FYI, come ups from 50 yd zero is about 45 MOA at 300 yd, and I've read about 75 MOA for 400 yd.

Speaking of ammo selection, last night I read an article about Lapua Scoremax, a 48 gr solid subsonic ammo. It sounded perfect for long range 22 LR because it's a heavier projectile for bucking the wind, but not so heavy that it wouldn't stabilize in a regular 22 LR barrel. Too bad it's no longer available. :(

kombayotch said:
Long range with a semi gets tricky because the action cycling causes some vertical stringing, especially in cold weather. Ammo selection becomes really important.
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Do you think this might make using HV ammo worthwhile? (Assuming a consistent HV could be found.)
 
I got the semi-silly idea to try shooting my .22's at 300 a couple of years ago. Even at the end of my scope adjustment high, I had to shoot at the treetops behind the berm just to come close. And if there wasn't 100% stillness in the air, the bullets just landed randomly. (This was no different in the Anschutz I was shooting, or the Marlin, Cooey, etc) I can't imagine trying to even hit a bullseye or target at that range. I'd be lucky if 1 out of 20 shots even hit the board. .22lr isn't exactly the most aerodynamical shaped bullets. I'd love to check out those that could do it with skill. I'm sure it can be done, but not by me.(And I've been shooting off a bench for the better part of 30 years damnit)
 
agent_mango said:
Do you think this might make using HV ammo worthwhile? (Assuming a consistent HV could be found.)
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HV ammo seems to work well in the semis... but I'm finding a lot of the ammo that does run well in them in the summer, really falls apart in the winter.

Have you tried your Dynapoints in the cold weather yet?
 
sgt rock, it's really not that hard as long as you've got enough adjustment in your scope. I shot this target at 300 yd (hosted on kombayotch's webpage) on Oct 24 with my 10/22 and Dynapoints. It's 22 shots total, and the yellow ring is 9.6" wide, which (excluding one flier) makes the group about 15".

http://reloading.jimdo.com/app/download/4604707165/4d2f8a56/bca9a041fb136bf427b36937ea125136645f1209/Best_Score_CS_300.jpg?t=1288541242

Not amazing, but the shots are on target.


kombayotch said:
HV ammo seems to work well in the semis... but I'm finding a lot of the ammo that does run well in them in the summer, really falls apart in the winter.

Have you tried your Dynapoints in the cold weather yet?
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I haven't had a chance as I've just finished some tune-up work on my 10/22. It'd be nice to get out in January to sight it in and test some ammo.
 
I couldn't get the patch to work. BUT, if you scored like you said you did, you are my hero sir. All I could get was poofs of sand next to the target. Dammit, now I'm gonna have to try again this spring. You guys just couldn't let me be alone and wallow in my failure .....could ya???? Now, I've gotta get back on the horse. Oh well, at least I know it CAN be done..............just not necessarily by me. BUT , I do consider myself a rimfire fanatic, so I would be doing the sport an injustice by quitting now.
 
I am using a KIDD barrel, TG, and bolt with a DAR22 receiver, all are top tier parts and you can not go wrong with them.


The rifle (after pillar and glass bedding) should shoot under .250" consistently @ 100 if I do my part and I can eliminate wind as a factor.

As for winter plinking, if you want any sort of reliability and accuracy from a rimfire at extended range, use biathalon ammo, pricey, but it works.


Good luck!
 
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